Overview
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. borrowed Aaron Judge’s bat and hit a three-run homer that capped a five-run eighth inning in a 6-1 win over the Red Sox.
- Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a fractured rib, will be limited in activity and is scheduled for additional imaging in about four to six weeks.
- Chisholm said using Judge’s heavier bat helps him control the barrel and avoid re-injuring his oblique, an injury he suffered last season after swinging a Judge bat.
- Giancarlo Stanton has been out since April 24 with a strained right calf and catcher Austin Wells was placed on the injured list with cervical headaches and is awaiting scans.
- The Yankees improved to 38-26 and moved within a fraction of first place in the AL East, making timely contributions from bench players central to short-term playoff positioning and roster plans.